Tonic wine recipes
Cocktails by brand, classic serves, and a Jamaican Christmas cake.
Recipes by brand
- Buckfast cocktailsThe producer's own serves, plus a few of ours, with the alcohol units for every drink.
- Jamaican black cake with Red Label wineThe rich, dark Christmas cake of Jamaica, made with fruit soaked in Red Label wine and rum.
- Magnum tonic wine cocktailsSimple ways to drink Jamaica's favourite tonic wine, with the alcohol units for every drink.
- Wincarnis cocktailsFrom the brand's own Gin and Win to the Jamaican way with stout and milk.
Classic tonic wine serves
Tonic wine is traditionally enjoyed neat or over ice, but it also works beautifully in cocktails. Its rich, sweet profile and botanical complexity make it a versatile ingredient. Here are some serving suggestions to explore.
Classic Tonic Wine on Ice
The traditional serving method
Ingredients
- Tonic wine
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lime wedge
Method
Pour 50ml of tonic wine over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired. Sip slowly.
Tonic Wine Punch
A Caribbean-inspired party drink
Ingredients
- 200ml tonic wine
- 100ml pineapple juice
- 50ml lime juice
- 50ml sugar syrup
- Fresh pineapple and mint to garnish
Method
Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with ice. Stir well. Garnish with pineapple chunks and fresh mint. Serve in punch cups.
Tonic Wine Spritz
A lighter, refreshing option
Ingredients
- 50ml tonic wine
- 100ml soda water
- Ice
- Orange slice
Method
Fill a wine glass with ice. Add tonic wine, top with soda water. Garnish with an orange slice. Stir gently.
Dark and Stormy Tonic
A twist on the classic Dark and Stormy
Ingredients
- 50ml tonic wine
- 25ml dark rum
- 100ml ginger beer
- Lime wedge
- Ice
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add tonic wine and rum. Top with ginger beer. Squeeze lime wedge over the top and drop it in. Stir gently.
Tonic Wine Sour
A sophisticated cocktail with citrus balance
Ingredients
- 50ml tonic wine
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml sugar syrup
- 1 egg white (optional)
- Ice
- Lemon peel
Method
Shake all ingredients (except ice) in a cocktail shaker to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake again vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
Spiced Tonic Toddy
A warming winter drink
Ingredients
- 50ml tonic wine
- 150ml hot water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 slice of lemon
- Honey to taste
Method
Place cinnamon stick and cloves in a heatproof glass. Add hot water and let steep for 2 minutes. Add tonic wine, lemon slice, and honey. Stir and serve warm.
Responsible serving
- Always measure spirits accurately for consistent results.
- Be mindful of the caffeine content in tonic wine, especially when serving later in the evening.
- Serve appropriate portions and encourage responsible consumption.
- Do not serve to anyone under 18 or visibly intoxicated.